A big model in the early '80s, Andie MacDowell started her acting career with 1984's 'Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes,' and went on to appear in 'Groundhog Day,' 'sex, lies and videotape' and 'Four Weddings and a Funeral.' less

A big model in the early '80s, Andie MacDowell started her acting career with 1984's 'Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes,' and went on to appear in 'Groundhog Day,' 'sex, lies and videotape' and ... more

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Here's Andie MacDowell in a shoot for Vogue from the '80s.

Here's Andie MacDowell in a shoot for Vogue from the '80s.

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Here's Andie MacDowell in a shoot for Vogue from the '80s. Photo-6237009.84869 - Houston Chronicle

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He may be famous for 'That '70s Show' and 'Two and Half Men,' but Ashton Kutcher started his career as a model for Calvin Klein.

He may be famous for 'That '70s Show' and 'Two and Half Men,' but Ashton Kutcher started his career as a model for Calvin Klein.

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Ashton Kutcher during his modeling days (love that late-'90s hair!).

Ashton Kutcher during his modeling days (love that late-'90s hair!).

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Bridget Moynahan, she of Mr. Big's wife on 'Sex in the City' and the CBS series 'Blue Bloods,' started modeling after high school, appearing in Vogue and Elle.

Bridget Moynahan, she of Mr. Big's wife on 'Sex in the City' and the CBS series 'Blue Bloods,' started modeling after high school, appearing in Vogue and Elle.

Brooke 'Want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing' Shields started her career early, appearing in an Ivory Soap ad when she was 11 months old and the film 'Pretty Baby' at 12 (as a child prostitute. Yuck). less

Brooke 'Want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing' Shields started her career early, appearing in an Ivory Soap ad when she was 11 months old and the film 'Pretty Baby' at 12 (as a child ... more

We knew Channing Tatum was a stripper before he made it big as an actor (that's where 'Magic Mike' came from), but he was also a model, appearing in campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch and Dolce & Gabbana, among others. less

We knew Channing Tatum was a stripper before he made it big as an actor (that's where 'Magic Mike' came from), but he was also a model, appearing in campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch and Dolce & Gabbana, among ... more

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And we are thankful for that. Otherwise this amazing photo of Channing Tatum modeling for Marc Ecko during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2003 would not exist.

And we are thankful for that. Otherwise this amazing photo of Channing Tatum modeling for Marc Ecko during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2003 would not exist.

Photo: Djamilla Rosa Cochran, WireImage

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Brooklyn Decker made the switch from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model to actress with the Adam Sandler/Jennifer Aniston movie 'Just Go With It' and the ABC series 'Friends With Better Lives,' alongside James Van Der Beek. less

Brooklyn Decker made the switch from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model to actress with the Adam Sandler/Jennifer Aniston movie 'Just Go With It' and the ABC series 'Friends With Better Lives,' alongside James ... more

Ah, Christie Brinkley. Her brief appearance as the Ferrari-driving object of Clark Griswold's desires in 'National Lampoon's Vacation' was her most memorable acting role, though she also starred as Roxie Hart in a stage production of 'Chicago.' less

Ah, Christie Brinkley. Her brief appearance as the Ferrari-driving object of Clark Griswold's desires in 'National Lampoon's Vacation' was her most memorable acting role, though she also starred as Roxie Hart ... more

Jaime King appeared in Vogue, Glamour and Seventeen, walked in shows for Chanel and Christian Dior and landed a deal with Revlon. But now she's known more for her acting, including 'Sin City' and a main role on the CW show 'Hart of Dixie.' less

Jaime King appeared in Vogue, Glamour and Seventeen, walked in shows for Chanel and Christian Dior and landed a deal with Revlon. But now she's known more for her acting, including 'Sin City' and a main role on ... more

Jaime King during Cosmopolitan Magazine party celebrating her Cosmo cover in 1999.

Jaime King during Cosmopolitan Magazine party celebrating her Cosmo cover in 1999.

Photo: Ron Galella, WireImage

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Josh Duhamel won the title of 1997 Male Model of the Year (yes, that's a real thing) in an International Modeling Talent Association competition. (Who came in second? Ashton Kutcher.) But there's more to Duhamel than being really, really good looking. He's an actor, appearing for years on the now-defunct 'All My Children' and in the 'Transformers' movies. And he's married to Fergie. less

Josh Duhamel won the title of 1997 Male Model of the Year (yes, that's a real thing) in an International Modeling Talent Association competition. (Who came in second? Ashton Kutcher.) But there's more to ... more

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Josh Duhamel shortly after he began his role on 'All My Children.'

Josh Duhamel shortly after he began his role on 'All My Children.'

Photo: Steve Fenn, ABC Via Getty Images

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Remember the Pantene catchphrase 'Don't hate me because I'm beautiful'? This lady made it famous. Kelly LeBrock was a big-time model before she hit the big screen in the '80s films 'The Woman in Red' and 'Weird Science.' less

Remember the Pantene catchphrase 'Don't hate me because I'm beautiful'? This lady made it famous. Kelly LeBrock was a big-time model before she hit the big screen in the '80s films 'The Woman in Red' and 'Weird ... more

Britain's Lily Cole has had a successful modeling career, walking the runway for countless designers and appearing in the pages of top magazines. Now she's turning to acting, with roles in 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' and 'Snow White and the Huntsman.' less

Britain's Lily Cole has had a successful modeling career, walking the runway for countless designers and appearing in the pages of top magazines. Now she's turning to acting, with roles in 'The Imaginarium of ... more

Actress Milla Jovovich got her start in the business as a model, scoring her first magazine cover (for Mademoiselle) at age 12. 1997's 'The Fifth Element' was her big acting breakthrough, and she's starred in the 'Resident Evil' series. less

Actress Milla Jovovich got her start in the business as a model, scoring her first magazine cover (for Mademoiselle) at age 12. 1997's 'The Fifth Element' was her big acting breakthrough, and she's starred in ... more

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Rebecca Romijn was a top model in the '90s, hosting MTV's 'House of Style' and appearing in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She got her big break as Mystique in the 'X-Men' movies.

Rebecca Romijn was a top model in the '90s, hosting MTV's 'House of Style' and appearing in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She got her big break as Mystique in the 'X-Men' movies.

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Rebecca Romijn at a Sports Illustrated event in the early '90s.

Rebecca Romijn at a Sports Illustrated event in the early '90s.

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Rebecca Romijn at a Sports Illustrated event in the early '90s. Photo-6237042.84869 - Houston Chronicle

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Rebecca Gayheart was the 'Noxzema Girl' in the early '90s, thanks to her commercials for the skin care brand. She started acting on the soap 'Loving,' but is probably best known for her role on 'Beverly Hills 90210' as Dylan's doomed wife, as well as 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Dead Like Me.' less

Rebecca Gayheart was the 'Noxzema Girl' in the early '90s, thanks to her commercials for the skin care brand. She started acting on the soap 'Loving,' but is probably best known for her role on 'Beverly Hills ... more

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Rebecca Gayheart in 1995.

Rebecca Gayheart in 1995.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has modeled for Victoria's Secret and Burberry, and appeared in 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' replacing Megan Fox.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has modeled for Victoria's Secret and Burberry, and appeared in 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' replacing Megan Fox.

Singer Tyrese Gibson appeared in ads for Coke, Guess and Tommy Hilfiger before appearing in the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise. He was in the 'Transformers,' which, come to think of it, has a pretty high percentage of models who became actors. less

Singer Tyrese Gibson appeared in ads for Coke, Guess and Tommy Hilfiger before appearing in the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise. He was in the 'Transformers,' which, come to think of it, has a pretty high ... more